[Boxomatic]

Hi all,

I'm the proud owner of a brand new '06 A3 2.0T. I've had the car just less than a week and I'm having so much fun with it. I have one problem though, the stereo is driving me crazy! It's the base system - single in-dash player. I want to hook my iPod to the stock stereo but my local Tweeter expert is telling me it doesn't look like there's a way to do it and my Audi dealer wants to charge me $200+ for a link and then for 3 hours of labor at $85/hour just to set it up. So now I'm thinking if its going to take that kind of cash just to plug an iPod in, I might as well get a new CD or DVD deck.

I've searched and searched and can't find the info I need. Here's what I'd like to know... hopefully someone on here can help me.

1. Is there a less expensive way to link an iPod (non-FM transmitter) to the stock system? Say for under $150..

2. Does anyone make a bracket for the A3 to install an aftermarket deck? Or is this something I have to have custom made?

3. How's the system wired? If I get a bracket, can I just plug 'n play? Or am I going to have to rewire the speakers and amp? (Tweeter was saying this may be required)

Thank you.

Boxo